Banana Pear

Banana Pear
The main characteristics of the variety:
  • Authors: Petrov Yu.A., Efimova N.V., Girichev V.S. (FGBNU Federal Research Center of Horticulture)
  • Appeared when crossing: Elegant Efimova from free pollination
  • Name synonyms: Pirus Banana
  • Year of approval: 2008
  • Fruit weight, g: 135±15
  • Ripening terms: summer
  • Fruit picking time: until mid-October
  • Appointment: dining room
  • Growth type: medium height, natural semi-dwarf
  • Yield: high
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Many gardeners enjoy growing pears. But most of them strive, which is quite reasonable, to periodically update their collection of varieties. And the Banana variety is good for this purpose - if you think about its cultivation correctly.

Breeding history

The culture was created in the All-Russian Scientific Center for Horticulture. The work on the project was carried out by breeders Petrov, Girichev and Efimova. The varietal material of pear Nadyadnaya Efimova was taken as a basis. It was improved by free crossing. In Russia, such a tree was allowed to grow in 2008.

Description of the variety

Banana pear, also known as Pirus Banana, has a table purpose. This is by nature a semi-dwarf tree, reaching a height of no more than 5 m. Its drooping crown is distinguished by a loose structure. Curved bare shoots are brown by default. The number of leaves is moderately large, and they themselves are oblong and smooth.

Fruit characteristics

The main features of the Banana pear are as follows:

  • weight from 120 to 150 grams;

  • the shape of the classic regular pear;

  • greenish, mixed with red blush, color;

  • smooth skin;

  • elongated and curved peduncle;

  • guaranteed keeping quality from 60 to 75 days.

Taste qualities

The creamy flesh of the Banana Pear has a fresh, sweet taste. She is given a tasting score of 4.6 out of five. Fresh fruits are crispy and juicy. With further storage, the juiciness remains in full. But the crunch is lost, giving way to the characteristic oiliness.

Ripening and fruiting

This pear belongs to the summer category. The first fruits appear in the 3-4th year of development. The harvest gathers the necessary consumer ripeness around 10 August. Further, the collection of new fruits is possible until mid-October. Normally, the tree bears harvests every year, without interruption.

Ripening of pears begins in the second half of summer and lasts until mid-autumn. To keep the pears fresh and tasty until winter, harvesting takes into account the characteristics of the variety, the ripening time and the weather conditions in the region.

Yield

The official description states fertility at 25 to 30 tonnes per hectare. The final result largely depends on the agricultural technique. But it is also impractical to discount weather conditions.

Growing regions

The plant is zoned in Central Russia. With care, you can try to cultivate it in areas with a more favorable climate. Growing in areas with the worst average annual conditions is impractical.

Self-fertility and the need for pollinators

The Banana variety pollinates itself only to a limited extent. It is difficult to do without helper plants. The best candidates are Severin and Permyachka pear varieties.

Landing

The distance between Banana Pear and other plants is the same as for other trees of this species. This culture is sun-loving, and it is a very bad idea to plant it in the shade. It is very important that the selected place is folded:

  • loam;

  • sod-podzolic soil;

  • chernozem.

In order for the pears to be tasty and of high quality, and the yields to be consistently high, you need to responsibly approach the planting of a fruit tree. When planting a pear, you need to take into account many factors: correctly determine the timing, choose the right place, pay attention to the preparation of the planting pit.
Pear grafting is a simple and exciting procedure, but it requires accuracy and adherence to a number of rules. First of all, you need to take care of the selection and procurement of inoculation material, deal with the timing and methods of vaccination. An important point is also the choice of the rootstock, on the quality of which the result of the entire event and future fruiting will directly depend.

Growing and care

Taking care of the Banana Pear is no different from taking care of other summer varieties. It is very important to choose areas with neutral or slightly acidic soil. And also it is necessary to check whether the chosen place is well drained. Additionally, before planting, it is worth saturating the soil:

  • superphosphate;

  • potassium salt;

  • wood ash.

Water the pear regularly. The most intensive irrigation should be in June and July, when the fruits are laid. Sanitary pruning is also recommended for her. The combination of phosphorus and organic matter is then applied to the soil every 3-5 years. In this case, it will be necessary to be guided by the peculiarities of the development of the trees themselves, their needs.

In order for a pear to grow correctly and give high yields, its branches must be cut off in time. Pruning can be done in both spring and fall. Depending on the age of the tree and the goals set, pruning can be: sanitary, thinning, shaping, stimulating, rejuvenating.
Feeding pears is a must-have procedure that cannot be ignored. Experienced gardeners recommend applying the first fertilizers two years after planting the tree. The process is divided into 3 main stages, which are determined by the timing of ripening, flowering and fruiting of the pear.
There are two ways to grow a pear seedling - vegetative and by seed. The first method is the most common, including propagation by cuttings, air layers, seedling buds. Seeds are grown less often, since in order to get a bountiful harvest with good taste of the fruit, the seedling will need to be grafted.

Like any other fruit trees, the pear needs protection from various diseases and pests. When planting a pear on your site, you need to know in advance what diseases you should beware of. To successfully carry out the struggle, it is necessary first to correctly identify the cause of the problem. It is important to distinguish signs of disease from manifestations of the presence of insects, mites, caterpillars and other types of pests.

Main characteristics
Authors
Petrov Yu.A., Efimova N.V., Girichev V.S. (FGBNU Federal Research Center of Horticulture)
Appeared when crossing
Elegant Efimova from free pollination
Name synonyms
Pirus banana
Year of approval
2008
Appointment
dining room
Yield
high
Average yield
25-30 t / ha
Wood
Growth type
medium-sized, natural semi-dwarf
Height, m
up to 5
Crown
drooping, loose
Escapes
curved, rounded, brown, naked
Foliage
average
Leaves
oblong, green, smooth
Fruit
Fruit weight, g
135±15
Fruit shape
pear-shaped, correct
Fruit size
average
Fruit color
greenish, with a brownish-red blush
Rustiness
No
Pulp
when removed from a tree - crispy, juicy, during subsequent storage - juicy, oily
Pulp color
cream
Taste
sweet sweet
Scent
expressed
Skin
smooth
Subcutaneous points
medium, green, subtle
Peduncle
long, curved
Tasting assessment
4.6 points
Duration of storage of fruits
2-2.5 months
Maturation
Ripening terms
summer
Fruit picking time
until mid-October
Consumer maturity
from the second decade of August
Early maturity
for 3-4 years
Frequency of fruiting
annual
Growing
Self-fertility
partially self-fertile
Pollinating varieties
Permyachka, Severyanka
Winter hardiness
high
Drought tolerance
high
Growing regions
Central
Disease resistance
high
Pest resistance
resistant to color beetle
Scab resistance
steady
Resistance to fungal diseases
steady
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